4in1: Coliform/E.coli, Enterococci, pH, conductivity (Lab Test)

This laboratory test will check your water sample for the presence of coliform/E.coli, enterococci, pH and conductivity.

This multi-test is ideal to test water, which is used for open water swimming, for 4 key elements:

Coliform/E.coli Analysis: Tests for coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli (E.coli) are the most important routine microbiological examinations carried out on water. These tests provide a sensitive means for detecting faecal contamination, for assessing raw water quality, the effectiveness of water treatment and disinfection, and for monitoring the quality of potable water in distribution.

Enterococci are commonly found in the faeces of human and warm-blooded animals. The presence of enterococci in recreational water is an indicator of faecal pollution and possible enteric pathogens.

pH: The pH of human skin and eyes is around 7 which is why the pH of swimming pools is maintained in the range of 7.2 – 7.6. For open water swimming it is advised that the pH range should fall within 6 to 9 to prevent potential health issues.

Conductivity measures is the ability of water to conduct electricity. Common ions in water that conduct electrical current include sodium, chloride, calcium and magnesium. Because dissolved salts and other inorganic chemicals conduct electrical current, conductivity increases as salinity increases. Salinity and total dissolved solids (TDS) are used to calculate the Conductivity of water, which helps to indicate the water's purity. The purer the water the lower the conductivity.

Arranging a laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis.

Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you various water sample bottles, clear instructions as well as pre-paid postage label and postage box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used in the order) within 10 days of posting the water sample.

Certified laboratory results in 5 easy steps

Simply collect the water samples and post them to our UKAS accredited laboratory for expert analysis

UKAS accredited analysis (except for pH and conductivity)

Results available within 10 days after posting the water sample

Bulk buy discounts available

Ideal for home & business use

Testing open waters is important to make sure that you do not put yourself or others at risk from illnesses. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published general guidelines. The European Union (EU) has also created a directive concerning the management of bathing water quality; it includes guidelines that all bathing water in the EU (including the UK) should meet. Swimming in inland water in the UK is regulated by the Bathing Water Regulations 1991 & 2013.

Tests should be carried out regularly, ideally at the beginning of the the swimming season, every 4 weeks, before an event or when there are visible changes to the water, after heavy rainfall as well as at the end of the bathing season.

Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample(s),

Sample pots to take various water samples of 500ml each,

Ice-packs which are to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample,

Insulated & pre-paid return packaging,

Analysis by a UKAS accredited laboratory (except for pH and conductivity).

How to use: Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions as well as pre-paid postage label and postage box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used in the order) within 10 days of posting the water sample.

Please contact us for bulk orders and if you would like to set up regular testing. We can provide you with a customised quote.

Please note:

We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met.

Water samples must be taken in the morning booked in for collection by 12:00* (they need to be posted the same day to arrive within 24 hours to ensure the accuracy of results). Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. Samples can be taken and posted Monday to Thursday. Please contact us for Friday collections, there might be an additional charge. (*For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wright, Isle of Man and Cornwall: samples should be ready for collection by 10:30am).

If you are planning to have more than 1 sample analysed, then all samples need to be taken and shipped to us for analysis at the same time. If you are planning on taking the samples at different times and/or places, then please place separate orders so that we can supply the correct amount of insulated packaging and pre-paid postage labels.

This product requires insulated packaging to prevent the bacterial levels from changing in the post, the insulated packaging is therefore mandatory. The insulated packaging also includes ice-packs which need to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample. The ice-pack is required for the bacterial analysis, except for Legionella where it is only required if the outside temperature is above 20°C.

Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.

This service is only available for UK customers at the moment. If you are looking to place an order from another country, please do contact us.

Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.

Higher value orders may be shipped using recorded delivery or courier at no extra cost to ensure safe arrival.

*Shipments to an European Address may take as long as 4-6 working days.

**Shipments to a Rest of World address can take 14 + days to arrive, also depending on the speed of customs.

All delivery times are estimates and depend on local courier services as well as processing times through Customs.

If the country that is receiving your order has strong regulations regarding the importation of goods including nutritional supplements, SimplexHealth cannot be held responsible for any additional fees incurred by Customs and/or Quarantine scanning. We also cannot accept responsibility for items returned by Customs.